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Forecast today: Partly cloudy
- Max temp: 8.8 °c
- Min temp: 0.4 °c
- Last snowed: Sat 21 Feb
Two gondolas from the edge of town or a pair of chairlifts from the satellite village further up at Chinaillon
access a varied, north facing range of slopes. Their aspect helps them hold their snow, but the low altitude and exposure to warm weather fronts on the edge of the Alps can cause snow reliability issues lower down. When the snow is good however, there’s good green runs for beginners, but the main attraction are the long steep reds and blacks off Mont Lachet and La Floria. The lift system is decent, with most of the main runs accessed via fast chairs, but a few slow old chairs and drags remain.
The village is traditional and similar to its near neighbour La Clusaz, with plenty of old wooden buildings and French alpine charm. An alternative base lies at Chinaillon, which has direct access to the slopes and is a little more snowsure, owing to its altitude of 1300m. Off the slopes, cross country and biathlon are big business here and there are some excellent trails in and around the resort as a result. Travel from Geneva takes around an hour on a good run, making this a great weekend destination.
Resort website: www.legrandbornand.com
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Le Grand Bornand has been awarded one snowflake out of a possible three, representing investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability.
- Le Grand Bornand was first accredited in 2021
- The resort has been praised for the development of a comprehensive and ambitious strategy to address sustainability issues
- Diversification of the economy, focusing on social and local sustainability, has drawn particular focus
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Le Grand Bornand PDFTop (2021m)
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| Max temp | 6.2°c | 6.2°c | 1.9°c | 6.3°c | 6.7°c | 2.8°c | 7.3°c | 7.5°c | 3.5°c | 7.5°c | 7.8°c | 4.4°c | 7.6°c | 7.7°c | 4.3°c | 6.6°c | 6.8°c | 3.9°c | 6.1°c | 6.4°c | 3.3°c | 5.8°c | 6°c | 3.3°c | 6.5°c | 6.6°c | 4°c | 7.3°c | 7.6°c | 4.6°c |
| Min temp | -1.4°c | 1.9°c | 0.4°c | -0.3°c | 2.8°c | 1.1°c | 0.4°c | 3.5°c | 1.9°c | 1.6°c | 4.4°c | 2.4°c | 1.2°c | 4.3°c | 1.6°c | 0.2°c | 3.9°c | 1.3°c | 0.1°c | 3.3°c | 1.9°c | 0.5°c | 3.3°c | 1.7°c | 0.3°c | 4°c | 2.2°c | 0.5°c | 4.6°c | 3°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | 5.5°c | -0.5°c | -3°c | 5.7°c | 0.6°c | -2.8°c | 5.3°c | 0.6°c | -1.1°c | 5.8°c | 4°c | -1.2°c | 5.9°c | 3.9°c | -2.5°c | 4.7°c | 3.6°c | -2.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.1°c | -2.1°c | 3.7°c | 3.1°c | -2.2°c | 4.6°c | 2.1°c | 0.5°c | 5.5°c | 4.3°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Max temp | 6.2°c | 6.2°c | 1.9°c |
| Min temp | -1.4°c | 1.9°c | 0.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | 5.5°c | -0.5°c |
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| Max temp | 6.3°c | 6.7°c | 2.8°c |
| Min temp | -0.3°c | 2.8°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -3°c | 5.7°c | 0.6°c |
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| Max temp | 7.3°c | 7.5°c | 3.5°c |
| Min temp | 0.4°c | 3.5°c | 1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.8°c | 5.3°c | 0.6°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.5°c | 7.8°c | 4.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.6°c | 4.4°c | 2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.1°c | 5.8°c | 4°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Max temp | 7.6°c | 7.7°c | 4.3°c |
| Min temp | 1.2°c | 4.3°c | 1.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.2°c | 5.9°c | 3.9°c |
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| Max temp | 6.6°c | 6.8°c | 3.9°c |
| Min temp | 0.2°c | 3.9°c | 1.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.5°c | 4.7°c | 3.6°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.4°c | 3.3°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 3.3°c | 1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.1°c |
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| Weather | Light drizzle |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 5.8°c | 6°c | 3.3°c |
| Min temp | 0.5°c | 3.3°c | 1.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.1°c | 3.7°c | 3.1°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Max temp | 6.5°c | 6.6°c | 4°c |
| Min temp | 0.3°c | 4°c | 2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.2°c | 4.6°c | 2.1°c |
Resort (1228m)
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Generally clear | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Generally clear |
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Occasional rain | Rather cloudy |
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Light rain shwr | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 8.6°c | 8.8°c | 4.6°c | 9.6°c | 9.7°c | 5.2°c | 11°c | 11.2°c | 6.4°c | 10.6°c | 10.8°c | 6.8°c | 10.7°c | 10.8°c | 7°c | 10.1°c | 10.2°c | 6.6°c | 9.8°c | 9.9°c | 6.2°c | 9.6°c | 9.7°c | 6°c | 10.4°c | 10.6°c | 6.8°c | 10.9°c | 11°c | 7.4°c |
| Min temp | 0.4°c | 4.6°c | 2.5°c | 1.6°c | 5.2°c | 3.2°c | 2.2°c | 6.4°c | 4.2°c | 3.6°c | 6.8°c | 4.4°c | 3.2°c | 7°c | 4.1°c | 2.7°c | 6.6°c | 3.7°c | 2.4°c | 6.2°c | 4.1°c | 2.8°c | 6°c | 4°c | 2.4°c | 6.8°c | 4.6°c | 2.7°c | 7.4°c | 5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 7.8°c | 4.2°c | 1.4°c | 8.8°c | 4.8°c | 2°c | 10.1°c | 5.9°c | 3.3°c | 9.8°c | 6.4°c | 2.9°c | 10°c | 6.6°c | 2.5°c | 9.3°c | 6.2°c | 2.2°c | 9°c | 5.8°c | 2.6°c | 8.9°c | 5.7°c | 2.2°c | 9.7°c | 6.5°c | 2.5°c | 10.3°c | 7.1°c |
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| Max temp | 8.6°c | 8.8°c | 4.6°c |
| Min temp | 0.4°c | 4.6°c | 2.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 7.8°c | 4.2°c |
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| Max temp | 9.6°c | 9.7°c | 5.2°c |
| Min temp | 1.6°c | 5.2°c | 3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.4°c | 8.8°c | 4.8°c |
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| Max temp | 11°c | 11.2°c | 6.4°c |
| Min temp | 2.2°c | 6.4°c | 4.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 2°c | 10.1°c | 5.9°c |
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| Max temp | 10.6°c | 10.8°c | 6.8°c |
| Min temp | 3.6°c | 6.8°c | 4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | 3.3°c | 9.8°c | 6.4°c |
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| Max temp | 10.7°c | 10.8°c | 7°c |
| Min temp | 3.2°c | 7°c | 4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.9°c | 10°c | 6.6°c |
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| Max temp | 10.1°c | 10.2°c | 6.6°c |
| Min temp | 2.7°c | 6.6°c | 3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.5°c | 9.3°c | 6.2°c |
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| Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.9°c | 6.2°c |
| Min temp | 2.4°c | 6.2°c | 4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.2°c | 9°c | 5.8°c |
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| Max temp | 9.6°c | 9.7°c | 6°c |
| Min temp | 2.8°c | 6°c | 4°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.6°c | 8.9°c | 5.7°c |
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| Max temp | 10.4°c | 10.6°c | 6.8°c |
| Min temp | 2.4°c | 6.8°c | 4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.2°c | 9.7°c | 6.5°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 21/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 185 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 10 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Spring snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 24 out of 25 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 13 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Fri 10 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 17/02
Strong snowfall continues into this week after last week’s incredible numbers – with the avalanche risk remaining very high as a result, with Level 4 (High) and Level 5 (Very High) dominating across the French Alps. Around 25cm of snowfall is coming down on Tuesday with flurries continuing into Wednesday, with cloud and obscured conditions in play. This will reach most elevations as the freezing line remains close to 1,000m throughout, taking a long walk off a short pier overnight as it hits sea level.
Another large snowfall is due on Thursday, continuing to bring excellent snow but maintaining this avalanche cycle – this new snow is sitting on a persistent weak layer dating from December that has been causing issues all winter, and remains a severe risk now.
Temperatures remain cold, with the freezing line holding fast at around 1,500m. This means that around 70cm of snowfall will hit upper slopes, with decent totals of 20cm reaching lower slopes, too.
Cloud clears – as does the snow – over Friday and into Saturday, meaning those of you still skiing may well experience amazing conditions now that this new loading of snow has had a chance to sinter and bind to the layers below; although with a persistent weak layer in play this will remain dangerous for some time.
Conditions take a marked turn towards spring, with sun during the day and cold temperatures overnight, creating a distinct freeze-thaw cycle.
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